Port of Bilbao posts strongest first-half growth in more than two decades

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The Port of Bilbao experienced its strongest first-half cargo growth since 2004, handling 17.3 million tonnes and increasing traffic by 12.3%, driven mainly by liquid bulk cargo including crude oil. This marks significant growth in shipping and port activity for 2026.

The Port of Bilbao handled 17.3 million tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026, marking its strongest year-on-year growth at the start of a year since 2004. Total traffic reached 17.32 million tonnes, up 12.3% compared with the same period last year. The increase was driven mainly by liquid bulk cargo, including crude […] The post Port of Bilbao posts strongest first-half growth in more than two decades appeared first on Container News.